Sour Milk Spice Cake Recipe

Transform leftover sour milk into a deliciously moist and spiced cake! This comforting recipe is perfect for a cozy afternoon treat. Don't have sour milk? No problem! We'll show you how to easily make your own. Warm spices blend beautifully with the subtle tang of the sour milk, creating a cake that's both frugal and fantastic. Get ready to enjoy this simple yet impressive dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 53 mins
Calories 177.6 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sour Milk Spice Cake

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How to Make Sour Milk Spice Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 cup sour milk (or homemade – see recipe notes), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup prune puree.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans and ½ cup currants (optional).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely in the pan before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

2g

Carbs

11g